Whitefish Deer Shooting Suspect Identified

FLATHEAD COUNTY

Whitefish police officers say they?ve found the man responsible for shooting two deer near downtown Whitefish back in January, leaving bullet holes in a local pet store. Officers issued an arrest warrant for 22-year old Tarn Sandelin.

According to Whitefish Police, he killed one mule deer doe and wounded another, and several shots went through the wall of a local pet shop, damaging equipment inside. He?s been charged with criminal mischief, discharging a firearm within city limits, and negligent endangerment. All three are misdemeanors.

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